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Hi Kelli

Sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up with you after the run yesterday.  Thanks again for all of your assistance.  We really appreciate the contribution that the riders from your club make to the event a look forward to working with you again next year.  If you ever need a hand with any event that your club is looking to run please let me know as I'm sure I'd be able to rustle up a few volunteers to help.

The total number of runners registered came in at 997 which is another big jump in attendance and helps to secure the future of the event.  We couldn't have asked for better weather and the crowd at the fair afterwards was fantastic.

I only half caught the conversation yesterday when I was speaking to you as I was somewhat pre-occupied with other issues but I thought I heard that you became engaged on Friday night.  Congratulations if that is the case and best wishes.

Regards

Scott

Shane has been working tirelessy to raise awareness of the proposed cycling precinct and there have been 2 articles in the local press.

Take time to read by clicking on the links:

Westener Article

NLM Article

Club Member Shane Durdin has been working tirelessly to raise awareness of the need for a Crit Track in the area.

You can do your part in 2 ways:

I would encourage you to also fill in the on-line survey which is still on the MBRC website. http://www.rossplanning.com.au/company-news

Sign the Petition:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/crittrack/

2010 Brissie to Bay bike ride: Special deal for Cycling QLD members

The Recreation Co-Ordinater has approved this one as a major Club supported ride.  If you are interested in participating, please email secretary@duttoncycles.org.au so we can co-ordinate the Team Entry.  Wynum Redlads has a team entered and are ranked #3 with just over $1000 raised for MS.  Can DCRR channel our competitive spirit to raise more funds than a fellow cycling Club?  All for a good cause!

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The 2010 Enerflex MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride will take place on Sunday 27^th June and Cycling QLD has partnered with MS Queensland to offer a discounted entry price for Cycling QLD members and their friends and family.

The event is MS Queensland’s largest fundraising initiative to support people with MS. The 2010 goal is to raise $300,000 to help thousands of Australians living with multiple sclerosis.

Enter your cycling club as a team

Grab your fellow cycling enthusiasts and enter your club as a team in the ride. Team entries are a great way to get friends and family involved and share your passion for travelling on two wheels. All Cycling QLD teams will compete for the top fundraising team and you can track your progress (and competitiveness) on the event leaderboard.

Create a team by encouraging your cycling club to get together, team up and show their support for people living with MS.

Course Information

There are three separate distances in the Brissie to Bay bike ride and these are designed to suit all abilities and fitness levels.  You can choose from the following courses:

•                      i.            The Classic - 50km Brissie to the Bay
•                    ii.            The Challenger – 25km Brissie to Balmoral

•                   iii.            The Cruiser – 10km Brissie Riverside

Click here to check out the various courses and more event information.

Contact MSQ for Further Details

Please do not hesitate to contact the MS QLD Events Team on 07 3840 0828 or email events@msqld.org.au should you have any questions or require assistance.

CQ and MS Qld look forward to your support towards the cause and hope to see you at the 2010 Brissie to Bay bike ride!

The NRG Cycling Club in Jindalee is also a newly formed cycling club that has similar interests to us.  They have approached us to look into activities where the two clubs can combine our energy to provide something a little different for our members.  Two items are being tabled at the moment. 1) A Interclub challenge at Nundah on Sunday the 23 May starting at 0800.  It would be a introduction to racing and then a crit.  2) That once a month on a reciprocating basis we join in on each others Saturday morning shop rides.  Now they have a different format for their rides and it is of course in a different part of Brisbane.

It would be great to hear from those who are interested in either events.  I'll be sending out a copy of this via email, but it would be great to get a thread going in this medium.

Cheers

Simon

The Bernie Ripoll Brisbane 2 Ipswich Challenge as you may know is a great community event that is about fun, fitness and raising some much needed funds for charity. This year will be no different and we would like to extend to you an invitation to be a part of this event again in 2010.

Take the challenge in this big family ride to raise funds for The Heart Foundation with the kids riding for free.

Then join us at the finish in Queens Park for a free breakfast and bike swap meet as well.

In brief the details of this years ride are:

When:   Sunday April 18 (7am start, registrations from 6am)

Where:  Starts at Moorlands Park, Toowong and finishes at Queen’s Park, Ipswich

Cost:   $50 per person / $100 per family (2 adults and kids ride free) /

Kids u18 FREE (if accompanied by a full paying adult)

For more details and to register for this year’s event please log on to www.brisbane2ipswich.com or alternatively complete the attached registration form.

This year will be our biggest ride yet so I encourage you all to get on your bike and get involved for another year of the Brisbane 2 Ipswich Challenge

Kind Regards,

Bernie Ripoll MP

Patron - Brisbane 2 Ipswich Challenge

Member Dave Ellis is keen to do the ride.  Anyone else interested?  If so, email the club so we can co-ordinate entries and let everyone know.

For more info:  http://www.ipswich100.com.au/